Friday, August 6, 2010

Care Should Be Taken On Search Results and Malicious Software

Care should be taken in regards to malicious software and search results. Tests, performed by Barracuda, confirm that search engines are serving up websites that have malicious software installed behind the scenes on web pages that are served up on results to be reviewed by searchers. These infected web pages will ultimately result in computer repair or support as the technical difficulty in removing these PC infections can be overwhelming for an amateur.
The most popular searches turning up malware were:
  1. Spy ware related searches
  2. Entertainment subjects/news
  3. P2P and proxy related searches
Cyber criminals are automatically syndicating the web's buzz to accelerate their attempts to successfully install malware/trojans/viruses. These techniques are called blackhat SEO where cyber criminals try to mix legitimate techniques with criminal behavior and often are successful resulting in damaged operating systems that often times cripple computers.
All PC users should ensure their antivirus and antispyware products are up-to-date at all times to avoid computer repairs.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Dallas Computer Support Defines Rogue Anti-viruses

Rogue Anti-viruses are a huge problem and Dallas Computer Support recognize these fake programs present difficulty in removing. Many of these fake malware removers trick desktop users into downloading the software by presenting social engineering. Often time users will be web surfing and presented with popups that say the computer is infected and needs to install the software offered to get rid of the problems that the popup message reports.
Shortly the software will automatically install at this point regardless if the users follows the prompt to download, at this stage one must repair the computer. If users see this message it is safest to just power down regardless if information may be lost, PC users can try to click the back buttom, often to no avail. It is sometimes impossible to close the page that displays the popup message fakely reporting malware found on the machine.
If desktop users get these fake anti-viruses there may still be hope repairing your computer by attempting PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Computer Support email supported virus removal.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Dallas Computer Repair- Replaces DVD Drives

Dallas Computer Repair replaces worn out and broken dvd read and write drives on desktops and laptops. New dvd drives are often most an upgraded hardware unit as the speed for read and write time increases over time with manufacturers. The costs of new dvd drives is quite nominal and the computer repair cost is quiet nominal.
New laptop dvd rewritable drives are easily available and easily installed. Also desktop drives are readily available and can be installed in same-day service. If your dvd drive is slow or is broken then don't hesitate to call Dallas Computer Support for immediate service and repair.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Why a Majority of Computers Crash- No Maintenance

PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Computer Repair are amazed about certain questions that must be asked to computer users:

  1. what is "defrag"
  2. what is "disk check"
  3. are your computers installed with "antivirus"
  4. do you have "anti-malware removers" installed
  5. have you discarded all temp files
  6. have the Windows updates been downloaded and installed
  7. is Java updated (crucial for computer security; too many Java exploits in the last years)
Users will not have a long computer life without doing basic maintenance. Maintain your computer system or face unnecessary repairs from neglect.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Dell Laptop DC Jack Repair

PC Virus Doctors are able to repair Dell laptop dc jacks within about three days. The reason for the delay is that the exact dc jack must be ordered as no dc jacks are available within Dallas.
These dc jack are soldered on the board and are not easy to remove. Currently we are using a third party to remove the dc jacks because of the high silver content that is hard to melt much less remove.
PC Virus Doctors can solder the new units with professional results, however, removing the high-silver-content with the original Dell dc jack remains a challenge that will be overcome.
Current charges for these laptop dc jack repairs are $150. Be aware of these charges if the repair is needed. PC Virus Doctors strive to bring the most reasonable costs for repair and are working on a cost-reductive solution.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

External Laptop Mouse Saves Pain/Damage

Laptop users should consider using an external mouse to avoild muscle strain. These portable, external units can save strain and ease laptop use especially with users that strictly use laptops opposed to desktop users.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrone is pressure on the median nerve that can lead to numbness, weakness, tingling and even muscle damage. This danger can lead to downtime and even job loss if steps are not taken to ameliorate the potential danger of using a laptop keyboard and mouse exclusively.
A wireless mouse can now be purchased for as little as $20 that are ergonomically designed to give comfort and support to the wrist and hands. Do not try to save money by not getting one of these devices as it could cost thousands in the end due to physical damage.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Dallas Laptop Support Encourages Data Backup

Dallas Computer Repair and Laptop Repair continue to encourage personal computer users and business owners to continually backup their data. PC Virus Doctors continually experience users and businesses who do not back up data which leads to more costly malware removal and hardware repairs.

Computer owners risk losing pictures, business documents, music, including iTunes folders, videos and other personal data that is costly if not priceless data loss.

Dallas Computer Support urges personal PC users, small businesses and large businesses to be responsible in backing up their own data.

Dallas Laptop Repair Replaces Keyboards

Dallas Laptop Support replaces keyboards on all laptops, notebooks and mini-notebooks. Keyboards must be ordered but are replaced and installed the same day the keyboard is received. Keyboards average around $40 for brand new units and can be easily ordered.

Keys falling off keyboards are not easily replaced and generally when one or two start falling off it is a domino effect where several keys will just start coming loose and getting lost where simple keyboard replacement is the easiest solution to stop keyboard keys from working loose. Replacing keyboards also ensures new, clean working computers that are free from germs, food and other junk that gathers under keys.

Key loss and sticky keys are much easier resolved by just replacing the laptop keyboard.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Dallas Laptop Support Upgrades RAM/Memory

PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Laptop Support can greatly improve laptop performance by installing larger size RAM/Memory that will greatly increase laptop speed by loading and handling specialized software programs that are needed by business professionals, game users and personal computer users.
Laptops can often be upgraded from 500Mb-1Gb original RAM to 2-4Gb's. Good laptop RAM/Memory manufacturers include:
Laptop memory upgrades can be researched by PC Virus Doctors and installed the same day. PC users do not have to buy new notebooks to increase performance but just upgrade the RAM that will produce amazing computer repair results.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Dallas Computer Support Repairs Broken Laptop Cases

Dallas Laptop Repair can replace broken case parts including the laptop top cover that is on top of the lcd screen, the bottom case (laptop bottom cover) that is central to accessing the hard drive, modem, memory/RAM and other components attached to the motherboard.

Laptop covers must be ordered but they can be obtained within 3 days and installed same-day. The parts are reasonably priced and often can be obtained from the manufacturer without having to order 3rd party to keep prices to a minimum.

These laptop cases/covers can be ordered from:

Just call PC Virus Doctors' Laptop Experts at 214-723-4335 for quotes and solutions for your laptop repairs.